This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

01 Jun 2026 at 11:28

Planning

01 Jun 2026 at 11:11

Planning

18 May 2026 at 12:48

Summary of the contracting process

North Somerset Council is looking to engage a service provider for the NSC-0646-25 contract, which involves the provision of regulated First Aid Training. This procurement process, under the tender stage, is open to competitive flexible procedures and pertains to the "Health and first-aid training services" industry category. The training will be delivered to both employees and the public across the United Kingdom, starting from 1st September 2026, with an initial term of 36 months, extendable up to 60 months. Potential bidders should note that the inquiry period closes on 18th June 2026 with a bid submission deadline on 29th June 2026.

This significant opportunity, valued at £350,000, offers substantial business growth avenues for companies specialising in accredited training services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in first aid education and certification will find this tender particularly conducive, especially those capable of meeting the Council’s criteria including quality, price, and social value contributions. The Council emphasises the importance of courses being regulated by recognised bodies such as Ofqual, providing a competitive landscape for qualified training organisations to expand their portfolio and demonstrate excellence in service delivery.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NSC-0646-25 Provision of First Aid Training

Notice Description

North Somerset Council is seeking a provider to deliver regulated First Aid Training for an initial term of 36 months, extendable up to 60 months subject to annual reviews. The contract will cover a range of accredited training courses delivered annually to both employees and members of the public. These include First Aid at Work, Requalification, Emergency First Aid, Paediatric First Aid, refresher sessions, and a bespoke First Aid for Children and Adults course. All courses must be regulated by recognised awarding bodies (e.g. Ofqual, SQA, or Welsh Government) and, where applicable, provide valid certification.

Planning Information

email issued to previous bidders and known interested parties. This communication provided advance notice of the Council’s intention to re-tender the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069afb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051349-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80560000 - Health and first-aid training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-08-31

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE, NORTH SOMERSET
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Further Information

Notice Documents

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